Ekspert

Now that you've mastered the basics of opening play - from the Beginner to Advanced Opening Courses - it's time to learn about some of the more advanced strategic decisions that one must make in the opening stage of a chess game.

The Expert and Master Attack and Defense courses are designed as continuations (for more advanced players) of the "Intermediate and Advanced Checkmate" lessons. The general principles of attack and defense are fundamental in chess. Most the critical moves you will ever play revolve around these two poles. Learning how - and when - to attack and defend is crucial on your road to mastery. Let's get started!